The Great Gatsby Flashcards
1
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West Egg vs East Egg
A
‘But the rest offended her…She was appalled by West Egg…’
‘…a factual imitation…spanking new under a thin beard of raw ivy…’
2
Q
Hotel Plaza
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‘You loved me too?’
‘But with every word she was drawing further and further into herself…’
‘big bootlegger’ Chapter 6
3
Q
Symbolism
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‘…he stretched his arms towards the dark water….distinguished nothing except a single green light…’
‘…the clock took this moment to tilt dangerously at the pressure of his hand…’
‘ “Can’t repeat the past?”…”Why of course you can!” ‘
4
Q
Ending
A
‘…there was an autumn flavour in the air.’
‘I suppose Daisy’ll call too’
‘They were careless people…they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money…’
